Bender Family Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Bender Family Trust
The Bender Family Trust is a UK-registered charitable trust focused on advancing the development, education, and physical and mental health of young people under 25, particularly those who are disadvantaged or facing major health challenges, as well as supporting cancer patients through care and coping strategies. Its values emphasise targeted interventions for meaningful personal change, strong governance, and relational philanthropy, making it a selective family funder that prioritises high-impact service delivery over broad or experimental approaches. The Trust funds direct services such as counselling, educational programmes (including specialist schools, youth clubs, and enrichment activities), physical activity initiatives, and community health projects. Beneficiaries include children, young people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and cancer patients. What sets the Trust apart is its dual emphasis on youth enrichment and cancer support, alongside a commitment to mission-aligned service charities.
What Bender Family Trust funds
The Trust supports direct service provision in youth and cancer-related fields. Its cause areas include paediatric healthcare, youth homelessness prevention, mental health interventions, and occasional capital grants for care facilities. It funds educational programmes for specialist schools, youth clubs and enrichment activities, alongside physical activity initiatives and community health projects. Beneficiaries are children and young people under 25 with disabilities, chronic illnesses or facing disadvantage, as well as cancer patients of any age. Grants are made to proven charities operating across the UK, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements in early life opportunities and health equity.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities with professional governance and a track record of effective delivery. The Trust prioritises charities working directly with young people under 25 who are disadvantaged, disabled, or living with chronic illness, as well as those providing care and coping support for cancer patients. Beneficiaries span children, youth, and cancer sufferers across the UK. The Trust’s focus is on service delivery charities rather than research or advocacy organisations.
What Bender Family Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund research, advocacy, unrestricted grants, trading activities, or organisations based outside the UK. This selective approach ensures its resources are directed solely toward mission-aligned direct service charities.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates by invitation only, working exclusively with pre-selected charities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. This relational, trustee-overseen approach reflects its emphasis on strong governance and lasting impact.
How much does Bender Family Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Bender Family Trust
Bender Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Bender Family Trust provide?
Bender Family Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Bender Family Trust fund charities?
Bender Family Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Bender Family Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Bender Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Bender Family Trust?
Bender Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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